Scottie Scheffler has received the Masters for the second time in three years after holding off the problem of Ludvig Aberg and Max Homa to assert the inexperienced jacket by 4 pictures at Augusta Nationwide.
Pre-tournament favorite and World No 1 Scheffler held a one-shot lead going into the ultimate spherical however held his nerve on the again 9 – whilst a surging Aberg and Homa briefly joined him and Collin Morikawa in a four-way tie on the high of the leaderboard.
However the 27-year-old American shot three birdies in a row on the flip to drag clear, with Aberg, Homa and Morikawa all moving into hassle with double bogeys at Amen Nook. Scheffler, in contrast, coasted to victory with a near-faultless show, carding one other run of three birdies in 4 down the stretch.
Scheffler, who received his first main at Augusta in 2022, will now return residence to Texas and be part of his spouse Merideth, who’s anticipating to present start to the couple’s first baby later this month. Scheffler stated he would have been ready to go away the match early if crucial
The 24-year-old Aberg continued his gorgeous rise as knowledgeable, in the meantime, because the Swede completed second on his Masters debut. Aberg, who shone for Europe within the Ryder Cup final 12 months, would have been the first-ever debutant victor on the Augusta had been it not for Scheffler.
Observe all of the response as Scheffler claimed his second Masters title at Augusta
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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE MASTERS
The closing moments and maybe one of the best stroll in golf off the 18th at Augusta Nationwide. He’ll now make his option to Butler Cabin for the Inexperienced Jacket presentation and his post-round interview.
Ben Fleming15 April 2024 00:19
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE MASTERS
It takes some psychological fortitude to dwell as much as the billing in such a dominant style. Scheffler got here in because the heavy favorite and, on the finish of it, he confirmed simply why.
He’s now a two-time Masters winner and fourth-youngest to attain that feat, behind Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Seve Ballesteros.
He’s additionally the primary participant since Tiger Woods to assert the Gamers and the Masters in the identical season.
Ben Fleming15 April 2024 00:15
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE MASTERS
The primary actual indicators of emotion from the American as he lets out a roar after sharing a poignant second together with his caddie Ted Scott who has now received his fourth Masters.
Scottie’s pregnant spouse Merideth is watching on from residence however he celebrates with the remainder of his household who’re ready past the inexperienced as he makes his option to signal his card and make all of it official.
Ben Fleming15 April 2024 00:10
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE MASTERS
Scheffler -11 (6), Morikawa -5 (74)
Extra short-game excellence from Scheffler as he cosies his chip as much as inside tap-in vary. Ending with aplomb.
Morikawa digs his effectively out of the sand and manages to keep away from a double bogey with a great last putt. He gave all of it he might be a couple of closing errors noticed him fade away.
However the stage is obvious for Scheffler, now, as he faucets in to turn into the 2024 MASTERS CHAMPION!
Ben Fleming15 April 2024 00:06
Safely down the final
Scheffler -11 (17), Morikawa -5 (17)
It’s into the green bunker however away from the bushes for Scheffler. That’s all that issues. He launches it up greenside and can attempt to stand up and down for a closing par. Not that it issues, in reality.
Morikawa’s drive clatters off the bushes and he has to punch out sideways. It’s a lusty blow with the green steel however it’s simply quick and within the greenside sand.
However now it’s about Scheffler as he begins his procession up the 18th fairway because the patrons collect across the inexperienced to welcome him.
Ben Fleming15 April 2024 00:00
The penultimate duo wrap up
Homa -4 (73), Aberg -7 (69)
Homa’s birdie effort flies by and it’s a one-over-par 73. Not the weekend he would have hoped for, significantly, with the putter however so many encouraging indicators. For therefore lengthy he didn’t contend on the majors – that may’t be labelled at him now.
And what about Ludvig Aberg. Masters debut, main debut. Solo second. His ascent since turning skilled is staggering and he’ll be again to contend once more sooner or later, that’s for certain. A 3-under-par spherical of 69 for the Swede.
Ben Fleming14 April 2024 23:57
Up the final we head
Homa -4 (17), Aberg -7 (17)
First with Homa and Aberg. The American is on the dancefloor in two, whereas Aberg goes from fairway bunker to greenside bunker and might want to stand up and down to save lots of par.
An important effort from the pair of them in the present day, at occasions pushing Scheffler all the best way. However two deadly errors – at 11 and 12 respectively – finally proved too expensive.
Ben Fleming14 April 2024 23:53
Virtually one other for Scheffler
Scheffler -11 (17), Morikawa -5 (17)
One other excellent iron into the inexperienced and one other nice take a look at birdie for Scheffler…simply misses. That was a terrific roll however it simply didn’t drop.
Morikawa, too, misses out with a great take a look at birdie and the ultimate pair head up the final.
Ben Fleming14 April 2024 23:48
Schauffele and DeChambeau end off
Schauffele -1 (73), DeChambeau -2 (73)
Not the ultimate spherical that both hoped for. Schauffele continues his spectacular monitor file at Augusta, whereas it’s a well timed return to main championship kind for Bryson.
Ben Fleming14 April 2024 23:46
Bogey for Homa
Homa -4 (17), Aberg -7 (17)
The steam has run out of this penultimate duo, specifically Homa who finds himself within the sand after his iron comes up quick. The American can’t stand up and down and it’s a bogey to drop him again to -4.
Aberg faucets in for his par to stay in second.
Ben Fleming14 April 2024 23:43
